The Veteran's service-connected right and left lower extremity sciatic and femoral peripheral neuropathy disabilities are rated at 10 percent prior to September 13, 2017. Effective September 13, 2017, the ratings for his right and left lower extremity sciatic and femoral peripheral neuropathy disabilities were increased to 20 percent each.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected bilateral lower extremity sciatic and femoral peripheral neuropathy disabilities have been rated based on their severity under Diagnostic Codes 8520 and 8526, with the most recent ratings effective September 13, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Lower Extremity Sciatic Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Sciatic Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Femoral Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Femoral Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22038866
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- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, and various peripheral neuropathies have been granted increased ratings. Effective August 16, 2023, the Veteran is now eligible for a TDIU rating and DEA benefits.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial rating for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as the condition does not require regulation of activities.,The Veteran's initial ratings for left and right lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy were denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates were denied as the claims had already become final due to a prior reduction in rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted with a TDIU effective June 5, 2017. Service connection for erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are also granted.
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